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    A Recipe For Happiness

    Published: Dec 21, 2022 · Modified: Dec 9, 2024 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate links1 Comment

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    This recipe for happiness is perfect year round but I share it during the holiday season to remind myself to be happy and to share that happiness.

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    Recipe for Happiness

    This recipe for happiness is perfect year round but I share it during the holiday season to remind myself to be happy and share my happiness. You can do the same.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: recipe for happiness
    Author: Cinde Little
    Cost: $0.00

    Ingredients

    • 2 heaping cups of patience
    • 1 heart full of love
    • 2 handfuls of generosity
    • 1 headful of understanding
    • 1 dash of humour
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    Instructions

    • Mix together, sprinkle with kindness, plenty of faith and stir.
    • Spread over a period of a lifetime and serve to everyone you meet.

    Notes

    This recipe is naturally gluten free.🎄☃️🎁❤️

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1person
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    1. Cinde Little

      June 08, 2026 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      This makes me happy. 😊

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